FTC Official: Use Cyber Guide In Health Sector

Healthcare entities covered under health sector-specific regulations should use the Federal Trade Commission’s new cybersecurity guide to address their cyber posture, an FTC official said Thursday. Cora Tung Han, a senior attorney in the FTC’s privacy and identity protection division, said the guide consists of best practices that are consistent with requirements under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act cybersecurity and privacy regulations. “These can be useful tips for you if you are a HIPAA-covered entity,” Han said at a...